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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 927.58 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 927.58 and 252.84 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 927.58 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/927.58 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 927.58 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 234,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,529.33/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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